This article presents results of a study examining the experience of a group of socially vulnerable teenagers integrated into a socioeducational orchestra programme in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An ethnographic approach was applied to analyse the experience of 19 participants. The findings support the main assumption, that the experience of the orchestra programme promotes a better elaboration of future expectations and valued life paths. The findings also suggest the relevance of nonformal educational interventions to facilitate students' career construction, including the promotion of decent work and a decent life.